Dan Ariely - Teachers Make a Difference - Hannan Frenk

The video discusses the influence of Han Frank, an amputee who turned his personal tragedy into a lifelong pursuit of pain research. Han Frank's teaching style encouraged students to propose experiments and explore brain physiology, fostering a captivating learning environment. The emphasis on experimental design empowered students to answer their own questions, leading to a deeper understanding of the subject matter.

What was the primary focus of Han Frank's research?

• Experimental design methods

• Pain and its management

• The physiology of the brain

• The impact of land mines

How did Han Frank respond when students had different ideas about brain physiology?

• He ignored their questions

• He encouraged them to propose experiments

• He changed the topic

• He provided papers to prove them wrong

What teaching method did Han Frank use to engage first-year students?

• Group discussions

• Written assignments

• Experimental design and method

• Lectures and presentations

What was the narrator's reaction to Han Frank's teaching style?

• They preferred traditional methods

• They felt discouraged

• They were captivated and inspired

• They found it confusing

What long-term effect did Han Frank's teaching have on the narrator?

• They stopped conducting experiments

• They lost interest in research

• They pursued a different career

• They continued running experiments